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PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB – AUGUST 2017 NEWSLETTER
The Parksville Newcomers Club meets the first Thursday of every month, except July.
Next Meeting:Thursday, August 3rd, 2017
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 pmNew member registration. Social and sign-up for activities and special events.
7:15 pm - Meeting begins
Featured Speaker: B.C. ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHCARE AUXILIARIES – Lynda Avis, PresidentThis Association is comprised of 81 auxiliaries with over 6,600 members located throughout B.C. They have donated over $8 million to health care. Lynda Avis is in her 3rd year as President having served on the board in various executive positions. She has served the Nanaimo community in many volunteer capacities including the Nanaimo Parks and Recreation Commission, the Grants Advisory and Culture Committees and currently the Trillium Lodge Auxiliary in Parksville, to name a few.
Where: Parksville Community and Conference Centre132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville
NOTES OF INTEREST:
- We currently have a total Membership of 349. Membership renewals are due in August and September. Please bring a cheque or cash to the August meeting – cost is $15.00.
Website: http://parksvillenewcomersclub.wordpress.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParksvilleBCNewcomers
SPECIAL EVENT- SEPTEMBER 25, 2017HATCHERY TOUR WITH OPTIONAL LUNCH
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HAPPENINGS at a GLANCE
AUGUST
16th 1:30 pm Arts & Crafts
Mondays Golf – Mens’
Tuesdays 9:15 am Walking Group
Wednesdays 10:00 am Golf – Ladies’
Thursdays Golf - Mens’
Saturdays 9:45 am Walking Group
SEPTEMBER
25 12 noon Special Event – Hatchery Tour
MONTHLY (starting in September)
3rd Monday 1:00 pm Book Club 2
1st and 3rd Tuesday 2:00 pm Bowling
4th Tuesday TBA Let’s Do Dinner
4th Wednesday 1:30 pm Book Club 1
2nd and 4th Wednesday 7:00 pm Euchre
Wednesdays – every 10:30 am Coffee Chatters
Wednesdays – every 1:00 pm Bridge – Mixed
3rd Thursday 7:00 pm Wine Appreciation
2nd or 3rd Friday TBA Lunch – Mixed
Last Friday TBA Lunch – Ladies’
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3rd Saturday 5:30 pm Pub Night
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CLUB AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
ARTS AND CRAFTS Co-ordinator Sonya Kwiatkowski 705-783-0822 [email protected]
o Do you have projects you would like to finish and would like to enjoy the company of others at the same time? Everything from photo editing to painting, knitting, scrapbooking, etc. Join the group once a month at Serious Coffee in the meeting room. Upcoming meetings:
August 16th from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
BOOK CLUBSCo-ordinator 1 Margaret Smith 250-586-8690 [email protected]
Co-ordinator 2 Kathee Todtman 250-586-0868 [email protected]
o If you enjoy reading and would like to share your thoughts about what you’ve read with other newcomers, consider joining the Book Club.
o Book Club 1 meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm, except August and December. Next meeting is September 27th.
o Book Club 2 meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 1:00 pm. Next meeting is September 18th.
o If you would like to have more information or a book club reading list, please contact Margaret Smith or Kathee Todtman.
BOWLING – Drop inCo-ordinator Ken Bucyk (Alumni) 250-951-0823 [email protected]
o Enjoy the challenge of bowling at the Sunset Lanes on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm. Bowling will commence in September and date will be advised. Contact the Co-ordinator for details.
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BRIDGE – MIXED Co-ordinator Laura Holt 250-586-0377 [email protected]
o If you enjoy the challenge and fun of playing social bridge, join other Newcomers every Wednesday at 1:00 pm.
o No partner necessary – just a level of comfort playing contract bridge.o Members take turns hosting 2 tables of bridge at their homes and there is a $1 buy-in.o Full time or spare players are welcome
CAMPINGCo-ordinators Des/Barb Montgomery 250-947-9235 [email protected]
o If you wish to join our group, which combines members from the Alumni and Newcomers groups, please contact the Co-ordinators. A camping schedule is sent out early in the year showing the places and dates of each camping trip. It also shows which parks have cabins and the charges, including any discounts.
COFFEE CHATTERSCo-ordinators Ted Donovan 250-466-4401 [email protected]
Nancy Donovan 250-210-1437 [email protected]
o Conversation and laughter happen every Wednesday at 10:30 am at Serious Coffee, 1209 East Island Highway, Parksville. No sign up is required so please feel free to drop by and join us in the back room for good conversation and a great selection of snacks.
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EUCHRE Co-ordinators Tom/Linda Lafontaine 250-927-2629 [email protected]
Keith Horton 250-594-2423 [email protected]
o Playing Euchre twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday night at 7:00 pm, at the Parksville Legion, with a variety of people, will help develop your ability to play this card game with interesting and humorous partners. Cost $2.00 per person per night.
GOLF – LADIES’Co-ordinator Isabelle Neumann 780-690-0910 [email protected]
o Join a group of women at Brigadoon Golf Course for a 10:00 am tee off. This scenic course is a 9-hole par 3-4 in Parksville. Contact Isabelle if interested in joining.
GOLF – MENS’Co-ordinator Lynn Row (Alumni) 250-586-5341 [email protected]
o Join our mixed Newcomers and Alumni golfers every Monday and Thursday to enjoy the many varied golf courses in the area. Times and locations will be e-mailed to those interested.
LET’S DO DINNERCo-ordinators Mary Ellen Chambers 250-586-2755 [email protected]
Lori Marshall 250-821-9455 [email protected]
o Dinners are held on the 4th Tuesday of each montho The host provides the main course and the guests provide the appetizers, salads or
desserts. Everyone provides their beverage of choice.
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o An evening around the dinner table enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal is a great way to meet and really get to know people in the Newcomers Club.
LUNCH – LADIES’Co-ordinators Nancy Donovan 250-210-1437 [email protected]
Marilyn Bradley 250-228-3050 [email protected]
o Scheduled lunches are on the last Friday of every month (except holidays) at various restaurants. Great food and company! Details will be sent by e-mail to those on the Lunch – Ladies’ e-mail list.
LUNCH – MIXED Co-ordinator TBA
o Usually held on the 2nd or 3rd Friday of every month, except July and August. E-mail if interested.
PUB NIGHTCo-ordinator TBA
o Enjoy a wide selection of local pub fare at various pubs on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 5:30 pm
SINGLES GROUPCo-ordinator TBA
o Events to be advised
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WALKING GROUPCo-ordinators Jay and Pam Pratt 613-326-1109 [email protected]
o Meets every Saturday and Tuesday and functions throughout the yearo Meet at the parking lot at Wembley Mall near the highway opposite the Red Apple (just
before the old White Spot) at 9:15 am on Tuesdays and at 9:45 am on Saturday mornings.
o Saturday walks are “surprise” walks in the local area – actual destination unknown until Saturday morning.
o Tuesday walks are scheduled walks farther afield.o Upcoming walks for August include Buttertubs Marsh and Bowen, Mount Washington,
Nile Creek, Big Tree and Rosewall Creek.
WINE APPRECIATIONCo-ordinator Joyce Lamb 250-848-4919 [email protected]
o Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in members’ homes.o For information on how the club works, visit our table at the meeting or contact the co-
ordinator.
WINE SOCIAL CLUBCo-ordinators Geoff/Sue Rigby 250-821-5114 [email protected]
o Join group of friends who are interested in making wine via the services of a you-brew facility. A number of wines will be sampled and discussed.
o Members will be requested to bring pot luck appetizers.
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SPECIAL EVENTSDirector Mick Howland 250-586-7387 [email protected]
o Wednesday, September 25th, 2017o Lunch: 12:00 pm at Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy West Qualicum Beacho Tour: 1:30 – 3:00 pm Big Qualicum Hatchery, 215 Fisheries Road, Qualicum Beach.o Guided tour of the BIG QUALICUM HATCHERY PROJECT. Learn about the propagation of
salmon species. Watch large Chinook (spring) salmon from an underground viewing room as the fish migrate up the Big Qualicum River to spawn. See how the eggs are collected and fertilized in order to raise thousands of fish to release back into the river.
o Lunch will be at Deez Grill and is optional. You will have 3 meal choices and the cost will be $20 per person. Price includes meal, coffee, dessert as well as taxes and tip.
o Meal options are: Steak and mushroom pie with potatoes and vegetables Lemon chicken with rice and vegetables Teriyaki chicken with rice and vegetables
o These events are very popular and often require a pre-payment to book space/bus, etc. so please bring your cheque book or cash and pay when you sign up.
COMMUNITY EVENTSo Until August 20 – Sand Sculpting Competitiono Until August 19 – Free Outdoor Summer Concerto Aug 5 – Blast from the Past #21 Ocean Idlers Car Show, Coombso Aug 19-20 – Bulls Broncs Barrels, Coombso Until August 29 – Summer by the Sea Street Market, Craig Streeto Thursdays – Qualicum Beach Uptown Street Market @ 6:00 pmo Fridays – Parksville Museum Farmer’s Market until Sept 15 @ 4:00 pmo Saturdays – Errington Farmer’s Market @ 10:00 amo Rock Legends until August 26 at Chemainus Theatre
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Looking for members to volunteer for the following positions:
Vice PresidentLunch – Mixed Co-ordinator
Pub Night Co-ordinatorSingles Group Co-ordinator
For more information, contact Bill Smith, President @ [email protected] for description of Co-ordinator positions
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018
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WANTED
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President Bill Smith 250-586-8690 [email protected]
Vice President TBD [email protected]
Treasurer Susan Lanziner 250-586-4513 [email protected]
Secretary Sandie Rankin 604-313-9045 [email protected]
Community Relations Bill Rankin 604-313-9045 [email protected]
Special Events Mick Howland 250-586-7387 [email protected]
Membership Norma Morgan 250-937-0601 [email protected]
Social Media Web Master and Facebook Donna Connolly 250-240-1839 [email protected]
Newsletter Kathy Smith 250-951-2267 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIPCurrent membership and a signed Release of Liability form are required in order to participate in Club Activities and Club Events.
MEMBERSHIP FEESMembership fees are $15.00 per person for the year (September through to August). Fees for new members are pro-rated over 10 months ($1.50/month) and adjusted according to the month joined. Membership renewals must be received by the November Monthly Meeting or membership will lapse.Fees can be paid at the Membership table on the evening of the monthly meeting between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Membership closes during the meeting. New member sign ups and renewals will be taken after the meeting ends.Custom name tags are $7.00 per name tag and are ready for pick up at the next meeting.
RELEASE OF LIABILITYIn keeping with our bylaws, the Executive of the Parksville Newcomers’ Club needs each member to sign a “Release of Liability” form in advance of participating in any activities or events organized by the Club. This form also provides the Club with authorization to share contact information with other members of the Club for the purpose of Club activities and confirms your authorization to receive e-mail communications from the Club. This form covers the term of active membership in the Club. The form is available at the monthly meeting and on the website.
EVENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTSEvent costs are not included in the annual dues. Event related costs will be identified in advance by the Event Co-ordinators.
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